The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of Performance Parts Suppliers...
11-26-05, 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverArrow
another negative feeling from rotorhead.ca. Sent in money probably 4 months ago now for a rotary clock and the 3 guage pod, nothing. Have emailed twice, no response. Very frustrating. Good things about Mazdatrix and Racingbeat too.
12-18-05, 11:44 AM
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The Good:
MazdaTrix: Good customer service, prompt shipping and of course a fantastic array of parts
Racing Beat: Much the same, great guys to deal with over the phone. They did take a while to ship my last order, but they were swamped and were up front about the delays.
ISC Racing: I haven't ordered from them yet, but they have great customer service and are more than willing to answer questions about their products. Definately my next stop when I change to a coil-over setup.
RX7Carl: Ordered some bolts/nuts for his rear suspension mod. Good communication throughout. Probably this forum's best citizen.
The Bad:
Classic Car Garage: Decent customer service and shipping but I've had no luck with their old-stock Koni strut inserts. I've been through two sets in as many years. I guess they're cheap for a reason. Can't speak to their other products though.
Ground Control: I was ready to drop several hundred dollars on shocks, springs and bushings but the attitude of the sales staff changed my mind in a hurry. They treated me like I wasn't worth their time, so I took my business elsewhere.
MazdaTrix: Good customer service, prompt shipping and of course a fantastic array of parts
Racing Beat: Much the same, great guys to deal with over the phone. They did take a while to ship my last order, but they were swamped and were up front about the delays.
ISC Racing: I haven't ordered from them yet, but they have great customer service and are more than willing to answer questions about their products. Definately my next stop when I change to a coil-over setup.
RX7Carl: Ordered some bolts/nuts for his rear suspension mod. Good communication throughout. Probably this forum's best citizen.
The Bad:
Classic Car Garage: Decent customer service and shipping but I've had no luck with their old-stock Koni strut inserts. I've been through two sets in as many years. I guess they're cheap for a reason. Can't speak to their other products though.
Ground Control: I was ready to drop several hundred dollars on shocks, springs and bushings but the attitude of the sales staff changed my mind in a hurry. They treated me like I wasn't worth their time, so I took my business elsewhere.
12-19-05, 10:45 AM
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I agree with all of the above, and have to add Ralph Hatley of Menlo Mazda in California. He sells factory parts for wholesale $. He is a rotorhead all the way back to the early pre RX's.
12-26-05, 04:53 AM
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for overseas readers :
I am in Cape Town, south Africa
Victoria British is great ! Good catalogue with lots of hard to find bits. Ships promptly, door to door thru customs, etc in about 10-14 days
Mazdatrix for performance part also great. Pricey but have those quality performance parts. Also door to door thru customs in 10-14 days.
Am currently dealing with Rob of Pineapple racing. A wealth of information, great guy.
I am in Cape Town, south Africa
Victoria British is great ! Good catalogue with lots of hard to find bits. Ships promptly, door to door thru customs, etc in about 10-14 days
Mazdatrix for performance part also great. Pricey but have those quality performance parts. Also door to door thru customs in 10-14 days.
Am currently dealing with Rob of Pineapple racing. A wealth of information, great guy.
01-02-06, 12:37 PM
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OHhh yea
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Tweakit.net has good parts for 12a and 13b boys alike
lightened flywheel 150 with 50 for shipping not bad for an ocean away
20 days to arive but if u got time they got good prices
lightened flywheel 150 with 50 for shipping not bad for an ocean away
20 days to arive but if u got time they got good prices
01-10-06, 02:04 PM
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Racers are me www.racersareme.com for FB suspensions components, recently 6 klits purchased by forum members, all delivered on time, complete and with no regrets....A+
01-12-06, 04:00 PM
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I have been dealing with www.rotorhead.ca since october when i send him money for savanna badges.
Although i have not recieved them i must say he is still a good guy because i have send and recieved many e-mails from him.....
Jay
1984 FB
Although i have not recieved them i must say he is still a good guy because i have send and recieved many e-mails from him.....
Jay
1984 FB
01-22-06, 09:51 PM
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DITTO Victoria British I have ordered parts from them and they were deliverd promptly and have a great catalog of parts for 1st gen RX7's all except the oil coolers which are hard to find.
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01-25-06, 08:39 AM
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Has anyone else bought from mariah motorsports? i was thinking about buying wide body but parts of the site are always down, and to top it off its very difficult to find the order info.
01-31-06, 03:21 PM
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I have used victoria british alot they are really good if you dont mind the price and the fact that thier phone people dont know jack sh@# thier parts dont come damaged (at least the small ones)
02-07-06, 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Frozencross
Has anyone else bought from mariah motorsports? i was thinking about buying wide body but parts of the site are always down, and to top it off its very difficult to find the order info.
(805) 965-5115 or info@mariahmotorsports.com
Just ask for Jim... he's in charge there.
-Bern
02-08-06, 03:57 PM
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same as others
Racing beat rocks A+++++++++
Summit is Ok for small stuff but they don't allways list all that is available. Check the manufacturer for the part number and then summit can get it.
I live in ft.lauderdale. When ready I'll check out Lopez's racing.
Doing most of the stuff myself but the turbo in the 1st gen I'll leave to a proffesional in order to get it right.
By the way how much did that cost?
Summit is Ok for small stuff but they don't allways list all that is available. Check the manufacturer for the part number and then summit can get it.
I live in ft.lauderdale. When ready I'll check out Lopez's racing.
Doing most of the stuff myself but the turbo in the 1st gen I'll leave to a proffesional in order to get it right.
By the way how much did that cost?
02-16-06, 09:44 AM
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Your great looking rotory
Originally Posted by mcnannay
rb as always...great
mazdatrix...great
rx7.com...great
rotary aviation...great
atkins rotary...great
i've been fortunate enough to not get burned by any of these. Now this is not my debate on which parts are better from where, but when i've decided what to buy, and where from, all of these have come through without any problems at all.
mazdatrix...great
rx7.com...great
rotary aviation...great
atkins rotary...great
i've been fortunate enough to not get burned by any of these. Now this is not my debate on which parts are better from where, but when i've decided what to buy, and where from, all of these have come through without any problems at all.
jrass
02-17-06, 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by riceburner1r2001
i wish mariah would update tho
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03-02-06, 10:33 PM
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Racing Beat - Great company, a little expensive, but what rotary site isn't?
Mazdatrix - Excellent
MazdaSpeed - Nothing better than factory support
Rotary Racing & Reliability - Nick is an amazing engine builder, and my streetported 13B 4 port lasted well over 100,000 hard miles. And that was on an engine built to the spefications of ~220 flywheel hp! The guy will build an engine to any specifications needed.
Mazdatrix - Excellent
MazdaSpeed - Nothing better than factory support
Rotary Racing & Reliability - Nick is an amazing engine builder, and my streetported 13B 4 port lasted well over 100,000 hard miles. And that was on an engine built to the spefications of ~220 flywheel hp! The guy will build an engine to any specifications needed.
03-03-06, 11:25 PM
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Guys, I would also like to add that Robert fron RotaryShack is a top notch guy. He will bend over backwards in order to help out anyone. Plus, as said before, he will help anyone with any situation.
Hell, I have only talked to him about possible deals and problems that I was experiencing, and he still whole-heartedly listened and answered all of my questions.
If the time ever comes, I will certainly go to RotaryShack.
Hell, I have only talked to him about possible deals and problems that I was experiencing, and he still whole-heartedly listened and answered all of my questions.
If the time ever comes, I will certainly go to RotaryShack.
04-20-06, 10:24 AM
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www.rockauto.com has good prices and very fast shipping.
